EthanV

Anyone here would take the new Audi RS5 over the Lexus RCF. Audi got really beast looking on the front end and the turbo is 3.7-3.9 sec while RCF got more muscular body with V8 sound. I would take thr RCF if it has the same set up of LC500 sound a lot better.By the way Lexus is still heavy compare to the Audi. The only negative about the RS5 is the engine note is not sound good as RCF. The V6 of the RS5 is same As Porsche. One more thing I dont mind rwd but quattro awd is nice to have. Please give me some input. Thank you all.

Johnhav430

Forgetting about all the pluses you've already mentioned, on looks alone the RS. Even though it's a V6, it spanks the RC for torque and has it available at like 1900 rpm. My hunch is the Lexus would be more reliable over the long run, and of course that's a consideration for all of us. But if you say choose one or the other right here, right now, Audi all the way....my .02

beelzebot

I think the majority of us would choose the RS5 over the RC-F, as of right now. That being said, these two vehicles come in at different price points with a fairly large disparity, unless youre buying something used.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

I'd bet the 2nd generation RC F will be related to the 5LS 3.5L V6TT.

Lexura1414

iTrader: (6)

From videos and pics of the RS5, I don't like the styling specially the hood and the rear diffuser. I would not trust a first year Audi model. Been there done that..what a headache. Also, the RS5 would probably have a 15-20K premium over the discounted RC-F..

grabber2

Sorry RCF....the RS5 just look much better

ttsport15

RCF I'm getting kind of tired of the v6 need to represent

bagwell

And what year was that? Audi has come a long way in terms of reliability.

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

Not a fan of the looks of the RS5. Looks like it's trying too hard kinda like the Civic R. Just way too much tacky sht going on there.

Weird, exterior and interior styling has always been spot on on most Audis. Always been their strong point. Just not feeling this one.

bagwell

Really? That's EXACTLY how I feel about the RC...trying waaay too hard and funky crap going on.

EthanV

That would be nice probably in years of 2021,2022?

EthanV

Is the second year okay?

Fizzboy7

Is the new RS5 even for sale yet? The new A5 and S5 just went on sale. Hadn't heard of the RS out yet.
Regardless, I'd take the Audi. It is a notch above the RCF in most areas. Appears bigger, more substantial, more mature, less boy-racer, and more practical.

F1Driver

Get a 2017 Nissan GT-R and call it a day.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-audi-rs5-vs-nissan-gt-r-two-super-coupes-do-battle-snowdonia

ISFPOWER

iTrader: (20)

i cross shopped the rs5. its was the last car iw ould buy on my list. sure, acceleration feels torquier but inconsistent. the turbos, give it the feeling. I've been in some low model turbo cars and it feels faster than the RCF at certain times during acceleration around town but the m4 was the big winner as far as feel. but rcf feels good and has the sound. rs5 needs something to look a bit newer because it looked outdated when i drove it. the rcf is so aggressive that it will look normal in 5-10 years easily